Current Time in United States
11 time zones · 356 cities · Capital: Washington, D.C.
Time Zones
| AKDT | UTC-08:00 | DST active |
| MDT | UTC-06:00 | DST active |
| CDT | UTC-05:00 | DST active |
| MDT | UTC-06:00 | DST active |
| EDT | UTC-04:00 | DST active |
| EDT | UTC-04:00 | DST active |
| EDT | UTC-04:00 | DST active |
| PDT | UTC-07:00 | DST active |
| EDT | UTC-04:00 | DST active |
| MST | UTC-07:00 | |
| HST | UTC-10:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Washington, D.C. |
| Currency | USD ($) |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Languages | English |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
United States observes DST. Currently: DST is active
Clocks forward: March 8, 2026
Clocks back: November 1, 2026
Time planning in United States
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in United States.
Country time shape
United States spans 11 time zones, from UTC-08:00 to UTC-10:00. Schedule by city when precision matters.
Major city anchor
Start with New York City, Los Angeles for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses America/Anchorage.
DST complexity
9 listed zones observe daylight saving time. Reconfirm recurring meetings near clock changes.
| Reference market | United States | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Chicago | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Auckland | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| New York | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| São Paulo | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in United States with Los Angeles.
Time Difference from United States
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| London | -9h |
| Paris | -10h |
| Berlin | -10h |
| Moscow | -11h |
| Dubai | -12h |
| Mumbai | -13h 30m |
| Bangkok | -15h |
| Shanghai | -16h |
| Tokyo | -17h |
| Sydney | -18h |
| Auckland | -20h |
| São Paulo | -5h |
2 Cities in United States
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| New York City | EDT | --:--:-- |
| Los Angeles | PDT | --:--:-- |
Time in United States
United States spans 11 time zones, from UTC-08:00 to UTC-10:00. The time zones used are AKDT (UTC-08:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), CDT (UTC-05:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), PDT (UTC-07:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), MST (UTC-07:00), HST (UTC-10:00). Daylight saving time is observed in some or all of these zones.
The largest city is New York City, followed by Los Angeles. The capital, Washington, D.C., uses the AKDT time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is United States in?
United States spans 11 time zones: AKDT (UTC-08:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), CDT (UTC-05:00), MDT (UTC-06:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), PDT (UTC-07:00), EDT (UTC-04:00), MST (UTC-07:00), HST (UTC-10:00).
Does United States observe daylight saving time?
Yes. United States observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C.. The currency is the USD ($) and the country calling code is +1.
What is the time difference between United States and New York?
United States and New York share the same time zone.
How many cities in United States does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 356 cities in United States. The largest include New York City, Los Angeles.